This is a short overview how we build our tracks. We have already built a couple of tracks: 2 tracks by Kettenkraxler for the Graupner in 1:12, 3 Pistenking tracks in 1:12, 3 tracks in scale 1:8, 1 glued track in 1:16, and one track in 1:32. These widgets have been very useful for this task. There are for sure other methods, too. You have to figure out for yourself what works best for you.

A detailed report on how we built the 1:32 tracks can be found here.

Drilling of the cleats: 

Here it is important to press each cleat well into the widget to achieve a uniform hole position.

This gives a better view of the widget:

Each drilling position can be very precisely defined with a cross table. Once done, a hole is drilled into all cleats of one track at this position. Then move over to the next hole, and again drill all cleats. Of course this can be done without a cross table, which we did for our first tracks. But it makes the job much easier.

Tapping the threads with a power drill. Always apply a small droplet of cutting oil:

For mounting the cleats to the belts another widget is used: a piece of wood with slots to hold the cleats in the correct position. On one end there is a small stop block. We mount 6 cleats each and then move forward to the next set.